Traditions and everyday life in USAFestivals, family customs, favourite places and everyday traditions, written by members of Global Penfriends who live in USA. Each cultural keepsake is a short note about life where they are.
4,770 keepsakes from USA (1,387 traditions and culture, 3,383 personal) · page 26 of 159
Color guard isn’t exactly a sport, but my team is a competitive group that spin flags, wooden rifles, and sabres. We go to competitions around my state to compete against other groups for awards.
Shared by pop_manor
In the summer of 1916, five shark attacks took place: three of them off the coast of NJ, and two in a creek. The incidents would become the inspiration for the film "Jaws" several decades later.
Shared by non.heinous
This is a Tipi I took a photo of at a Native American powwow that I attended. It was used once by the Indigenous people as a mobile tent and home. It is still used today for ceremonial purposes.
Shared by Xyz73
If you live in NJ, then you’ve eaten pork roll. In my personal opinion, it is the king of breakfast meats. My catchphrase should be “yeah I’ll take a pork roll and cheese, salt, pepper, ketchup”
Shared by Hawthorn258
A mwarmwar is a flower crown, traditionally made in Saipan (where I was born) or other pacific islands. It’s very common for a family member to make you one when celebrating a big event in life.
Shared by TrishyFishy
Tombstone, Arizona is home of the famous gunfight at the OK Corral involving Wyatt Earp, Doc Holliday and the infamous Clanton brothers. Many of the buildings from the 1800s are still standing.
Shared by Tillie Melo
Every year on Independence Day, my town celebrates by hosting a parade. Community members, groups, and politicians build floats and drive or walk through the city giving out candy or small toys.
Shared by plant_lover
One of our biggest industries in the town I live in is raft guiding down the Salmon River also known as the river of no return. Most people own a raft business or guide for one or repair boats.
Shared by Kellis208
Large floral floats, marching bands, and equestrian participants parade down 4-miles (6.4 km) through city streets and across the Columbia river as a celebration for 100+ years of local history.
Shared by Ani Jam
Simbang Gabi is a nine day series of masses which leads up to Christmas and is practiced by Filipino Catholics. The churches are decorated with beautiful lights and lanterns for a warm welcome.
Shared by mochimochi2403
Moscow is located in the Palouse region when the Appaloosa hose was first developed and bred. The Palouse encompasses the southwestern corner of Washington and a small section of Western Idaho.
Shared by SnuggleBug’s Mama
The world's largest space museum. Here you can see items from NASA's space program. It is also the location of Space Camp where children come from all over to learn about how astronauts train.
Shared by Goodwin17
The beautiful Lake Michigan is always wonderful to visit each summer. The water is fresh and cool while the sun shines bright! It’s so fun to walk around the area with a cold ice cream in hand.
Shared by GenBen23
A landmark in Seattle, Washington. It is a defining feature of the skyline and you can take an elevator up to the top level. Youth in the area typically go on field trips to the tower for free.
Shared by aisatsana102
In-N-Out is the home to my all time favorite burger and even though people call it mid or basic, I can’t get over it! Nothing describes the U.S. to others like a juicy, delicious cheeseburger!!
Shared by MissMamelaJamela
It’s a event that people come together to share their passion for everything old school and new in the car and truck community it’s a great place for photography and meeting people like minded.
Shared by Motoangelo
The American Southwest is known for being very hot and dry. However, many of the deserts here are quite magical, and the mountains stand tall and majestic. It is a very beautiful place to live.
Shared by Arthurri
We ride the Blue Ridge Parkway. It’s a drive through the mountains. We hike and just enjoy nature. We love being outside in the mountains. Nothing is more beautiful then GOD’s paint brush.
Shared by Katiedid2020
Each year we get together as a family and write our wishes for the future love for the past and give thanks to our loved ones for watching over us and send them up on a balloon.(yellow colored)
Shared by Marigolden
My family and I love to go Kayaking on the Oswego River! Whenever the weather’s nice and the water is calm, we Kayak to a beach! Sometime we’ll bring a lunch and stay a while. It’s so much fun!
Shared by The Glittery Unicorn!
Basiclly lots of people from Can. Mex. And the US. Go to this event that is held in Detriot, MI. It shows what concept cars are presented by NA corps. and the new and next years latest line up.
Shared by ZachtheExplorer02
Matsutake Mushrooms grow in North America, Europe and Asia. They are prized for their taste. Some people collect them to eat. Some people collect them to sell. But everyone loves them!
Shared by Jules Bourglay
This Is The Lincoln Memorial In Washington DC, USA. People Go To Washington DC, From All Around The World To See This And Other Monuments And Other Places. My Husband And I Were Here In 2023.
Shared by Beakers Brat
I live in a very cold part of the USA, and during the winter there are lots of ice and snow related activities - namely ice sculpting, ice castles, ice mazes and skijoring (Google that one!)
Shared by GardenGirl25
I really enjoy Thanksgiving, because it is a time when my entire family comes together to enjoy a meal. The dinner is very time consuming to cook, so it feels like a rewarding team project.
Shared by nananiko
The Saint Louis Arch, “Gateway to the West” was built in the mid-1960s on the West Bank of the Mississippi River. 630’ tall and 630’ wide at the base. In a high wind, it will sway up to 18”!
Shared by Julia7B
color guard preforms at football games with the band during halftime. we use different silks and poles for different performances. we go on trips and preform at competitions and in parades.
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